Agricultural Process Engineer (Fr/en) - St-hubert, QC
Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent
Location: St-Hubert, QC or
Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada? If so, we would love to hear from you!
At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast. We are breaking ground in an industry that is quickly proving itself to be sustainable, not only environmentally but economically and socially as well. We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!
Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?
It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.
You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level. GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!
We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a start-up.
We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.
We have competitive compensation and benefits
Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles. We think that's exciting and the best reason of all to join us!
What we are looking for
The Agricultural Process Engineer will develop into GoodLeaf's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Fertigation Systems, responsible for supervising the design, installation, modification and support of these systems across all farms. This encompasses, but is not limited to, water handling, water treatment and disinfection, nutrient delivery, domestic water supply, sanitation systems, and wastewater management.
Role & Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
Gain a deep understanding of the theories driving our methods of water treatment, disinfection, plant irrigation and wastewater management
Support ongoing operations in our farms across Canada, including leading Root Cause Analyses for all Fertigation System challenges and failures
Work with Horticulture R&D to resolve challenges and continuously improve our methods
Manage direct communications with all suppliers and service providers for Fertigation System components
Lead the design of new installations under the direct leadership of the Director Engineering, Construction & Network Development
Secondary Responsibilities:
Support operations at the St-Hubert farm as the resident engineering resource to:
Advise the Farm Manager and Head Grower in the safe and efficient operation of the farm
Assist the Farm Technical Manager in investigating and addressing technical matters
Function as a Project Manager for continuous improvement activities in that farm across all technical disciplines
Qualifications & Educational Requirements
B. Eng or B.Sc. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5 years' experience working with process piping systems
Demonstrated understanding of process control methodologies, with working knowledge and understanding of measurement instruments, PLC, SCADA, etc…
Experience with the installation, modification and support of water and chemical handling systems
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Bilingual, French / English, is mandatory